Obama: I Support Same-Sex Marriage [POLL]

While no percentages are readily available, a look at 2010 Census numbers shows an overwhelming number of those in the city’s 8,900 households are not gay.

Of those households, 5,341 are listed as “husband-wife” and 2,235 units are listed as occupied by singles only.

On May 9, President Obama became the first U.S. president to issue a statement of support  for gay marriage.

"Same sex couples should be able to get married," he said.         

Soon after, Congresswoman Betty Sutton (OH-13), Avon Lake’s representative, released a statement in response to President Obama’s announcement.  

"Future generations will look back on the actions taken today to end discrimination in all of its forms as a watershed moment,” Sutton said in the statement. “Every American deserves a chance at the American Dream, with no exception. The President's actions today represent progress in fulfilling our nation's commitment to equality for all Americans.”

We know where the politicians stand, but Patch is asking readers for your opinion. Do you support gay marriage? Take our poll or tell us in the comments section.

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